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Hi all, I saw over on the MarlinCrawler forum reference to a group called the Washington Wet Wheelers. Anyone heard of, or interacted with this group? Thanks, Alan

Hi all, Mike, I have been running a Superwinch X9 for 15 years on my FJ40 with good results. I used the Warn 9000 low-mount a number of times back in the 1990s without any issues. If you are looking for a lower cost winch, talk with Tor about the Comeup brand electric winches (he is a...

Hi all, Best of luck kayjef! Don't read Four Wheeler but will try to remember to pick up the April issue. Regards, Alan

Hi all, Sh*t! Just cruise Craigslist for mounted radial AT/MT tires on six lug wheels! Everything I've heard about the Washington Back country Discover Route says it is just a bunch of dirt and gravel roads. Honestly, I think the Duratrecs should be fine for that trip. Good luck, Alan

Definitely using the body tub of a FJ40 Land Cruiser. I'd guess the drive train uses domestic one ton parts to survive those tires. :redneck: -Alan

Hi all, I'd have to say that it is likely "spring clunk" from the individual leafs moving around. What brand of leaf springs are you using on this rig? Regards, Alan

Hi all, Have a couple friends looking for shops that can build/modify drive shafts. Last time I had 'shafts built was a few years ago. The guy at Fleetpride in south Seattle did a great job. Well, that Tech is long gone; his replacement f*cked-up a 'shaft that failed on a friend who was down...

Hi All, Nathan91, this is the style of wheel spacers the guys are referring to: http://www.quadratec.com/category/Jeep+Wheel+Spacers+%26+Adapters/205/index.htm I have been running a similar, six-lug unit on the rear axle of my FJ40 Land Cruiser for awhile without issue. Good luck, Alan

Hi All, I have seen IROK radials do amazing stuff in deep snow. Far more aggressive than the BFGs or the Goodyears though. Good luck with your choice! :D -Alan

Hi All: Hey! That is what I was gonna say! :redneck: Seriously, maybe a Zexol-Torsen LSD unit?? :eeek: - Alan

Hi All: I ran Clockum Pass exactly one month before you did, on December First. We had less snow than you guys did, about 12 - 15 inches. We made it all the way across; this pic was taken at the half-way point, just north of the summit of the pass. Like you mentioned, great scenery up there...

Congrats BroncoMike! :beer: Where do you plan on 'wheeling it? Regards, Alan ------------------------------------------------

Hi All: O.K., I'll play. For my FJ40: 1) Orion t-case; 2) Spring-over suspension; 3) Fuel-injected V-8; 4) Air Lockers; 5) Longfield CVs (aka Birfields.) Regards, Alan

Hi All: Except ARB Air Lockers are made in Australia, not China! YMMV on most of this cheap stuff. -Alan -----------------------------------------------------------

Hi All: Awesome Jon! :awesomework: Best wishes to you folks in Oregon in getting this new trail built! :D Regards, Alan

Hi All: Thanks What the for your opinion. I'll admit, I've never been to the Naneum Ridge area. Did you attend one of the DNR meetings this last week about the recreation plan for this area? Regards, Alan

Hi All: I've come to the conclusion that if the 4wd community does not speak up at every opportunity, our chances of developing new trails, let alone preserving what is currently available, will only shrink. This became obvious with the recent Snoqualmie Corridor project. Over the past 20 -...

Hi All: The WA. State DNR is holding meetings this week to solicit public input as to a recreation plan for the Naneum Ridge State Forest. A map of the planning area: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/amp_rec_naneum_rec_plng_area_map.pdf There is a meeting on Wednesday, April 25th in...

Hi All: Have you tried the source yet? http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/ProductsbyCategory/Automotive/AutomotiveAftermarket/Differentials/PCT_221432 Regards, Alan

Hi All: Have you tested the front diff to see whether the front 'locker is still working correctly? Put both axles on jack stands (yes, all 4 tires off the ground) then start up the truck and engage 4wd. If the front lock-out hubs are engaged, you should NOT be able to grab and stop a front...